Rapides High School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 342 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 173rd out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 770, Lecompte, LA 71346
- Principal or Admin: Gene Alford
- Fax: (318) 776-5844
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Rapides Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,813
- Graduation Rate: 65.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 23,770
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 342
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 166 (48.5%)
- Females: 176 (51.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 37 (10.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 201 (58.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 238 (69.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Black | 116 | 33.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 16.4% |
| White | 160 | 46.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 53 | 15.5% |
| 8th Grade | 60 | 17.5% |
| 9th Grade | 86 | 25.1% |
| 10th Grade | 71 | 20.8% |
| 11th Grade | 38 | 11.1% |
| 12th Grade | 34 | 9.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 59%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $41,524
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,871 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,949 | 82% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Rapides High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 27, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I THINK THE SCHOOL IS GREAT I LIKE IT A LOT
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